3 Unexpected Ways Meditation is a Key to Happiness After 60
Despite the common stereotypes, people over 60 are busy. We are always on the move. And, when we do finally have a moment of silence, we rush to fill it with a thousand small distractions. Did you know that the average person checks their phone 110 times per day? 110 times! Read More
Allison Janney Rocks a Red Swimsuit as She Dives into Aging Gracefully, Dating, and More
Standing at proud and elegant 6 feet tall with legs that seem to never-end, Allison Janney is a stunning woman who commands your attention when she walks into a room. Read More
Book of the Week: “All the Light We Cannot See” – A Wartime Story with Haunting Imagery and Complex Characters
When I started reading All the Light We Cannot See, it was hard for me to ponder the places, the characters or even pay attention to the story. For several short chapters, I was simply lost in the magic of the words. Read More
Being a “Cougar” May Be Popular, but Is It Good for Your Health?
Have you seen our article about rapper Curtis Jackson, more commonly known as 50 Cent, who has admitted to having a ‘thing’ for actress Helen Mirren, who, at 73, is 30 years his senior? Read More
Making Friends as an Adult – Remember that You Can’t Change People
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to change other people? This is true even in loving relationships, where both people have an incentive to listen and respond to their partner’s needs.
It is especially true for our friends and acquaintances who, while they may care for us, are mostly interested in getting the most from their own lives. Read More
The Crazy Truth About Retiring Abroad and Making Friends
Retiring abroad is usually portrayed as a glamorous endevour. But, today, I’d like to offer an alternative perspective on one aspect of moving to another country in retirement… how to make friends.
I’m not embarrassed by the fact that I crave human contact. Unlike my kids, who seem like they could be perfectly happy floating through space in a lonely little metal capsule, I need people around me to thrive. Read More
Why Making Friends as an Older Adult Requires a Completely New Approach to Life
Whenever I watch children playing together at the park, it always reminds me of a giant chemistry experiment. Like atoms spinning through the air, boys and girls whirl around, bumping into each other. Occasionally, they come together in small groups, only to be ripped apart by unseen forces. Read More
9 Ways to Live Longer by Reaching Out to Make Women Friends
“I get by with a little help from my friends.”
Yup. They’re beyond precious, my women friends. They’ve reveled in my joys, shared my adventures and pulled me through my crises. I treasure every single one of them. Read More
5 Ways to Combat Feelings of Loneliness as a Caregiver
Caregivers are usually dependable, persistent, detailed, vigilant – and seemingly tireless. But not many people would characterize caregivers as lonely. Yet as a caregiver, I have experienced many periods of loneliness. Depending on your circumstances, you may feel the same way. Read More
Book of the Week: “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” – A Story of Resilience and Love
A few months ago, I found myself without my computer. It had been rushed to the “Apple ER” for repairs and I was told it would be five working days before I’d see it again. Read More